Deputy Commissioner of Public Works (Buildings & Grounds) (NYHELP Program) Vacancy (Public Works)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT NOTICE OF VACANCY

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Deputy Commissioner of Public Works ( Buildings & Grounds ) (NYHELP Program)

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive

SALARY (GRADE) : $94,447 (43M) Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31 , 2026

APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida -portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class has responsible charge of buildings and grounds operations, and cleaning and maintenance activities of all Oneida County facilities. The work is performed under the general direction of the Commissioner of Public Works, with inde pendent judgement in planning and carrying out details of the work. The employee participates in decision -making regarding construction, alteration and maintenance of County facilities and has responsibility for directing and coordinating the work of a la rge maintenance and clerical staff. The incumbent performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(A) Possession of Bachelor"s Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field, AND one (1) year of specialized experience in large -scale building maintenance activities which shall have involved supervisory responsibilities; OR

(B) Possession of Associate"s Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field, AND three (3) years of specialized experience in large -scale building maintenance activities; one (1) year of which shall have involved supervisory responsibilities.

NOTES:

1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree conferred .
2. Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educa tional institution outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm . Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer

• If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 7th Floor of the Oneida County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315 -798-5726. Issued: 06/17/2026